From its origin in the United States, the Silken Windhound has gradually spread across continents. This section documents that expansion — from the first recorded arrival in each country, to the beginning of local breeding, and ultimately to national recognition. Today, the breed has been present in 38 countries across five regions. The spread has…

Omni was not just the foundation of Swedish Silken Windhound kennel Starcastle Hound’s, she was also the foundation of the oldest Silken Windhound line in Europe.

Tor, Starcastle Hound’s Thundercloud, a very small Silken Windhound male

Hoppsan, SuSVK Jr-W 03 Starcastle Hound’s Sunrise, from the third litter of Silken Windhounds at Starcastle Hound’s in Sweden

Starcastle Hound´s Opera, a Silken Windhound male from the second Silken litter in Sweden. Born 2002.

Kennel Starcastle Hound’s in Sweden celebrate their 25th Anniversary as breeder of Silken Windhounds

The Silken Windhound was accepted into the AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS) in May 2026, as recorded in the AKC Secretary’s Pages.

Silken Windhounds are not yet recognized by AKC but are accepted into AKC FSS Stock Foundation as of April 2026

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Whether ISWS-registered dogs are accepted depends entirely on how national kennel clubs handle newly recognized breeds. This page explains why recognition alone is not enough, and how different systems affect what is actually possible in practice.

Here are some interesting ways the breed is referred to around the world. The name Silken Windhound is used internationally, but in many countries it is translated, adapted, or interpreted in different ways. Some languages preserve the original English name, while others create their own version that reflects local language and culture. The following examples…

Essays, reflections, and historical perspectives on everything about the Silken Windhound and more

A bit of the early history of ISWS, International Silken Windhound Society, in chronological order

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Silken Windhounds have been present in 38 countries across five regions.

Imports of Silken Windhounds to Kennel Starcastle Hound’s in Sweden

The development of the Silken Windhound spans more than four decades.This section documents key milestones, organizations, and historical events in the breed’s development, as well as the global expansion of the breed.